Fuel filter replacement
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Fuel filter replacement
I have an early 2003 w/automatic transmission. Will I need to remove an exhaust pipes to replace the fuel filter? If so, what should I be aware of in doing so. Gaskets, torque specs for example comes to mind, but difficulties as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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I have an early 2003 w/automatic transmission. Will I need to remove an exhaust pipes to replace the fuel filter? If so, what should I be aware of in doing so. Gaskets, torque specs for example comes to mind, but difficulties as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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That all depends, for mine I had to maneuver my hands around the exhaust pipe. When I do it again I will be removing the pipe to make it easier. Its not that its hard to get to, its getting the fuel line disconnects in there and able to hold one side of the fuel filter while sliding the disconnect into it and pulling at the same time.
Well I just looked over the situation and I see what you mean. I wish I knew the torque on the exhaust bolts, but testing the tightness of one of the bolts with my torque wrench it clicked at 30 ft. lbs. (not sure if thats an accurate way of finding out or not), but I would have guessed higher. Wish me luck! Hey nothing like OJT!
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Thanks Midnight01,
Well I just looked over the situation and I see what you mean. I wish I knew the torque on the exhaust bolts, but testing the tightness of one of the bolts with my torque wrench it clicked at 30 ft. lbs. (not sure if thats an accurate way of finding out or not), but I would have guessed higher. Wish me luck! Hey nothing like OJT!
Well I just looked over the situation and I see what you mean. I wish I knew the torque on the exhaust bolts, but testing the tightness of one of the bolts with my torque wrench it clicked at 30 ft. lbs. (not sure if thats an accurate way of finding out or not), but I would have guessed higher. Wish me luck! Hey nothing like OJT!
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you should be able to replace it fairly easily without removing the exhaust, I would at least try to do it that way first
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Just be sure you have the correct fuel line disconnect tool on hand before getting started. You don't need a complete set such as this one by Lisle, but you will need at least a basic tool to get the job done.
Here's a great video on the removal of various types of fuel lines.
Good luck... GUSTO
Here's a great video on the removal of various types of fuel lines.
Good luck... GUSTO
